Kia Sportage: Maintenance / Valve Clearance

Repair procedures

Inspection [On vehicle inspection] 1. Accelerate the engine to about 3,000 rpm 3 times or more. 2. Remove the spark plug. ...

Repair procedures

Inspection [Theta-II 2.4 GDI] Check the valve clearance. If necessary, adjust the valve clearance by replacing the tappets. ...

Other information:

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Owners Manual: Opening the hood

1. Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open slightly. Open the hood after turning off the engine on a flat surface, shifting the shift lever to the P (Park) position and setting the parking brake. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, push th ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Service Manual: Rear Oil Seal Repair procedures

Removal 1. Remove the automatic transaxle. (Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "Automatic Transaxle") 2. Remove the drive plate. (Refer to Cylinder Block - "Drive Plate") 3. ...